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Educational Learning Products
Chronology of Work Experience
September, 1973 - June, 1982 Alberta School Divisions

Curriculum Vitae

Gail Kopp, Ph.D.

Contact Information

1102 Education Tower

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4

Tel: (403) 220-7332

Fax: (403) 282-3005

gkopp@ucalgary.ca

Overview

Assistant Professor and professional Instructional Designer with a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, specializing in Computer Applications. Sixteen years of experience in analysis, design, development, evaluation, and validation of instruction for adults in industry, aerospace, and university. Nine years of experience of teaching children in K-12 public schools.

Proven track record in training for industry and aerospace sectors, team leadership, and collaborative projects. Effective and efficient use of technology and instructional strategies for classroom and distributed learning, especially computer-based training, simulations, virtual reality. Ability to design courses to maximize learning and minimize time. Experienced in the mentoring and supervision of students and junior / intermediate team members. Comfortable with concurrent development of training, product design, and operational procedures. Results oriented, enthusiastic and professional.

Formal Education

Ph.D. (2000) – Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology, The University of Calgary. Areas of Specialization: Computer Applications. Dissertation topic: Key Factors and Layered Instruction.
M.Sc. (1989) - Master of Science in Educational Psychology, The University of Calgary.

Area of Specialization: Computer Applications. Thesis topic: Software Authoring Facilities for Computer Assisted Learning.

B.Ed. (1973) - Bachelor of Education, The University of Calgary.

Awards

Certificate of Distinction – received in March, 2000 from the Director of Operations and Engineering, Canadian Space Agency.
Graduate Teaching Fellowship – awarded by the University of Calgary for 1995-1996 university year.

Publication Highlights

Katz, L., Chang, E.B., Lyndon, J., Scialfa, C.T., Rezaei, A. Aizenman, C., Kopp, G. (December, 2002). Approaches to peer-to-peer learning in the adult disadvantaged population. In the Proceedings of the International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Auckland, New Zealand, December 3-6.

Kopp, G. (November, 1994). Multimedia Authoring Tools: Making a Choice. In L. Katz,

M. J. Mayo & R. Richardson (Eds.), Canadian Multimedia Conference Proceedings

(pp. 201 - 206). Calgary, Alberta: Computerized Sports Systems Group.
Kopp, G. (1993). Key Elements in Instructional Design. In Interactive ‘93 Conference Proceedings. Anaheim, California: Ziff Institute.
Kopp, G. (December, 1990). Authoring Systems. In L. Katz & C. Keet (Eds.)

Innovations in Laser and Optical Disc Technology (pp. 175-182). Calgary: Alberta LaserDisc Committee.
Proprietary Documents and Reports
Kopp, G. & Mayo, M. (July, 2001). Mobile Servicing System Robotics Operator (MRO) Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) Front-End Analysis. This included a task analysis, target population review, occupation analysis and specification, course training standard, and course training plan. Produced for review by the International Training Conference Board of the Space Station Program and for use by Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Training.
Kopp, G. & Mayo, M. (June, 2001). Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Space Vision System (SVS) Report. Produced for the use of the Space Station Operations and Engineering Directorate.
Kopp, G. & Mayo, M. (February, 2001). Mobile Servicing System Robotics Mission Controllers (MMC) Mobile Base System (MBS) Course Training Plan. Produced for review by the International Training Conference Board of the Space Station Program and for use by Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Training.
Mayo, M. & Kopp, G. (December, 2000). Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Payloads Training Requirements Report. Produced for the use of Canadian Space Agency Payloads.
Kopp, G. & Mayo, M. (October, 2000). Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Initialization, Activation, and Checkout Training Requirements Report. Produced for the use of Canadian Space Agency Training and NASA Robotics Training.
Kopp, G. & Mayo, M.. (June, 2000). Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM) Lesson Guide. Produced for the use of Canadian Space Agency Training.
Kopp, G. & Mayo, M. (April, 2000). Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Missions Operations Complex (MOC) Training Requirements Report. Produced for the use of the Space Station Operations and Engineering Directorate.
Mayo, M. & Kopp, G. (March, 2000). Canadian Space Agency (CSA) National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) Training Requirements Report. Produced for the use of Canadian Space Agency Training, NASA Astronaut Office Robotics Branch, and NASA Mission Operations Directorate.
Kopp, G. and Mayo, M. (March, 2000). Mobile Servicing System Robotics Operator (MRO) Mobile Base System (MBS) Course Training Plan. Produced for review by the International Training Conference Board of the Space Station Program and for use by Canadian Space Agency Training.
Kopp, G. and Mayo, M. (September, 1999). Mobile Servicing System Robotics Mission Controllers (MMC) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Course Training Plan. Produced for review by the International Training Conference Board of the Space Station Program and for use by the Canadian Space Agency Training.
Kopp, G. & Mayo, M. (November, 1998). Mobile Servicing System Robotics Operator (MRO) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Course Training Plan (Update). Produced for review by the International Training Conference Board of the Space Station Program and for use by Canadian Space Agency Training.
Kopp, G. and Mayo, M. (November, 1997). Canadian segments of the Mobile Servicing System Robotics Mission Controllers (MMC) ROBO Certification Guide. Produced for review by Canadian Space Agency Management and NASA Mission Operations Directorate.
Mayo, M. & Kopp, G. (March, 1995). Mobile Servicing System Robotics Operator (MRO) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Course Training Plan v.1. Produced for review by the International Training Conference Board of the Space Station Program and for use by Canadian Space Agency Training.

Educational Learning Products

Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation and MacDonald-Dettwiler Robotics and Advanced Space Systems (August, 2001). Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS) Computer-Based Training (CBT). MD Robotics; Brampton, Ontario. Multimedia CBT produced for the training of NASA astronauts and mission controllers and for MD Robotics engineers. (Demonstration available on request.)

Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation, Tecsult Eduplus, Digital Guild Multimedia and the Canadian Space Agency (February, 2000). Mobile Base System (MBS) CBT. Canadian Space Agency; Montreal, PQ. Multimedia CBT produced for the training of astronauts and mission controllers. (No Demonstration available.)
Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation, Mayo Education Strategies Ltd, Tecsult Eduplus, and the Canadian Space Agency (December, 1999). Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Mission Controller Course Phase 2. Canadian Space Agency; Montreal, PQ. Classroom lesson plans and simulation exercises produced for the second half of the SSRMS training course for Mobile Servicing System mission controllers. (No Demonstration available.)
Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation, Mayo Education Strategies Ltd, Tecsult Eduplus, and the Canadian Space Agency (June, 1999). Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Mission Controller Course Phase 1. Canadian Space Agency; Montreal, PQ. Classroom lesson plans, virtual reality scenarios, simulation exercises, and final evaluation exercises and documents produced for the first half of the SSRMS training course for Mobile Servicing System mission controllers. (No Demonstration available.)
Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation, Tecsult Eduplus and the Canadian Space Agency (December, 1998). Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) CBT. Canadian Space Agency; Montreal, PQ. Multimedia CBT produced for the training of astronauts and mission controllers. (Demonstration available on request.)

Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation, VICOM., and Alberta Pool. (September, 1996). Customer Information System CBT. Alberta Pool; Calgary, AB. Multimedia CBT produced for the training of Alberta Pool employees. (No Demonstration available.)

Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation and Creative Multimedia Inc. (April, 1996). WHMIS CBT. Creative Multimedia Inc.; Edmonton, AB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available.)
Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation and Creative Multimedia Inc. (May, 1996). Transportation of Dangerous Goods CBT. Creative Multimedia Inc.; Edmonton, AB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available.)
Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation, Creative Multimedia, Inc., Revere, and Syncrude Canada Ltd. (January, 1996). IMMPOWER Plant Maintenance System CBT. Syncrude Canada Ltd; Fort McMurray, AB. Multimedia CBT produced for the training of 6000 Syncrude employees. (No Demonstration available.)

Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation, Key Media, Incorporated, Creative Multimedia, Inc., and Alberta Government Telephones. (January, 1996). Lotus Notes CBT. Alberta Government Telephones (AGT); Edmonton, AB. Multimedia CBT produced for the training of AGT employees. (Demonstration available on request )

Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation, and VICOM. (October, 1995). SAFE-T Disc: CoreSkills CBT. Vicom; Calgary, AB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available.)
Kopp, G. with Positronix Corporation and Creative Multimedia Inc. (October, 1994). Safe Work Permits CBT. Creative Multimedia Inc; Fort McMurray, AB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (July, 1994). Object Oriented Programming CBT. FirstClass Systems; Fredericton, NB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (May, 1994). Lotus Notes CBT. FirstClass Systems; Fredericton, NB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available)
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (January, 1994). AIX Operating System CBT. FirstClass Systems; Fredericton, NB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (November, 1993). Leadership for Managers Demo CBT. FirstClass Systems; Fredericton, NB. Video-based Simulation (laserdisc) produced for trade show demos. (No Demonstration available )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (May, 1993). Job Control Language (JCL) CBT. FirstClass Systems; Fredericton, NB. Multimedia CBT produced for AT&T. (No Demonstration available )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (December 1993). Unix System Administration CBT. FirstClass Systems; Fredericton, NB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (August, 1992). Unix C Shell CBT. FirstClass Systems; Fredericton, NB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available)
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (May, 1992). Unix Korn Shell CBT. FirstClass Systems; Fredericton, NB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available)
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (December, 1991). C++ Programming Language CBT. FirstClass Systems; Fredericton, NB. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (August, 1991). C Programming Language CBT. FirstClass Systems; White Rock, BC. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (Demonstration available on request. )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (May, 1991). Unix Editors CBT. FirstClass Systems; White Rock, BC. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available)
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (February, 1991). Introduction to Unix CBT. FirstClass Systems; White Rock, BC. Multimedia CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (Demonstration available on request )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (December, 1990). Cross Systems Product Authoring Environment CBT. FirstClass Systems; White Rock, BC. CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (May, 1990). CICS CBT. FirstClass Systems; White Rock, BC. CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available )
Kopp, G. with FirstClass Systems (December, 1989). Natural 2 CBT. FirstClass Systems; White Rock, BC. CBT produced for off-the-shelf sales. (No Demonstration available )
Kopp, G. (August, 1989). Physical Assessment of a Child CBT., Dr. Larry Katz at the University of Calgary; Calgary, AB. CBT produced for nurses. (No Demonstration available )

Kopp, G. (June, 1988). Scribe CBT., Canadian Forces Staff School; Toronto, ON. CBT produced for officer education in grammar. (Demonstration available on reqeust )

Kopp, G. (January, 1987). Quest., Game produced for children aged 8-11 to develop logic and thinking skills. (Partial Screen dumps available on request)

Recent Presentations

Kopp, G. (Feb, 2004). Distributed Environments and 3D Construction Zones. Innovative Learning Services at the Calgary Board of Education; Calgary, AB. Professional development workshop for teachers.

Kopp, G. (Sept, 2003). Using Web Resources. University of Calgary; Calgary, AB. Presented to faculty in the Master of Teaching program.
Kopp, G. (April, 2003). Effective Virtual Environments Symposium. University of Calgary; Calgary, AB. Presented to professionals in the field.
Kopp, G. (August, 2003). Virtual Reality and Simulations. University of Calgary; Calgary, AB. Presented to graduate students in EDER 671: Conceptualizing Educational Technology.
Kopp, G. (May, 2003). Elluminate vClass Workshop. University of Calgary; Calgary, AB. Audio-graphic for distributed learning and research presented to faculty for professional development.
Kopp, G. (April, 2003). Video Editing: iMovie. University of Calgary; Calgary, AB. Presented to undergraduate students in Department of Teacher Preparation: Masters of Teaching Program.
Kopp, G. (March, 2003). Virtual Reality and Simulations: Promise, Practice and Pitfalls. University of Calgary; Calgary, AB. Presented to graduate students in EDER 677: Telecommunications in Education.
Mayo, M. & Kopp, G. (November, 2001). Validation conducted for Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Training (Expedition 2 Crew). Canadian Space Agency; Montreal, PQ. Presented to astronauts of the Space Station Expedition 2 crew and representatives from NASA and CSA training, CSA Operations, and CSA Ground Segment.
Mayo, M. & Kopp, G. (July, 2001). Validation Briefing for Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Training (Crew, Mission Controllers, and CAPCOMs). Canadian Space Agency; Montreal, PQ. Presented to Canadian Space Agency Training.
Kopp, G. & Mayo, M. (July, 2001). Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) Training and Learning Aids. Canadian Space Agency; Montreal, PQ. Presented to Canadian Space Agency Training.
Kopp, G. & Mayo, M. (June, 2001). Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) Front-End Analysis Canadian Space Agency; Montreal, PQ. Presented to Canadian Space Agency Training and Operations.
Mayo, M. & Kopp, G. (July, 2001). Validation Plan for Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Training (Crew, Mission Controllers, and CAPCOMs). Canadian Space Agency; Montreal, PQ. Presented to Canadian Space Agency Training.
Kopp, G. (March, 2001). Add ‘Life’ to your Lessons. Bow Valley College; Calgary, AB. Presented to Bow Valley College Instructors as Professional Development session.
Kopp, G. (January, 2001). Instructional Design Overview. University of Calgary; Calgary, AB. Presented as guest lecture for EDER 675 (Professor: Dr. Larry Katz).
Kopp, G. (November, 2000). Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS) Web-based Computer-Based Training Prototype. MacDonald Dettwiler Space and Advanced Robotics Systems; Brampton, ON. Presented to SRMS Project Manager, NASA.
Kopp, G. (May, 2000). Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Computer-Based Training. MacDonald Dettwiler Space and Advanced Robotics Systems; Brampton, ON. Presented to NASA SRMS Project Manager and Astronaut Representative.
Kopp, G. & Mayo, M. (March, 2000). Mobile Servicing System Robotics Operator (MRO) Mobile Base System (MBS) Course Training Plan Canadian Space Agency; Montreal, PQ. Presented to Canadian Space Agency Training.

Chronology of Work Experience

July, 2002 – Present Educational Technology Specialization

Graduate Division of Educational Research

University of Calgary

Teaching: Currently designing, developing and teaching graduate level courses (face-to-face, distributed learning, and hybrid) including:

Virtual Reality and Simulation
Instructional Design
Conceptualizing Educational Technology

Also teach undergraduate courses in the teacher preparation program.
Research: Currently setting up research programs in primary areas of interest – Instructional Design, Virtual Reality and Simulation. One project involves distance training of robotic mission controllers for trouble-shooting Canada’s Space Station robotic arm (Canadarm2) to explore instructional design issues for virtual reality and simulation in distributed environments. A second project examines training, aptitude and assessment for neurosurgeons operating with a robotic arm. A third project focuses on using 3D construction environments to provide “hands-on” and higher-level learning for teachers and students in distance education.
Also collaborating with Dr. Larry Katz on a “Open Learning with Technologies” project to increase employability for disadvantages adults in different populations, using technology and the Peer Intervention Model. Populations included the Mustard Seed and the Tsuu T’ina First Nations. Data collection is complete. Papers in progress.
Service. Currently on the Editorial Board of the Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology. Serving on the program committee for the Imperial Oil MT3 program and on the ethics review board for Education.

July, 2001 – Sept, 2003 Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Positronix Corporation

Mayo Education Strategies Ltd.
Validation: Currently working with CSA Training and Operations to validate astronaut and mission controller training for Canada’s Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS). Responsibilities include:

Development of the validation design
Development of the validation instruments
Data collection
Data analysis
Data interpretation
Creation of a validation report

Met with CSA and astronauts from the National Aeronautics Space Administration for three days to discuss the results of the validation, the recommendations provided in the validation report, and an action plan for training modifications.

Astronaut Training: Worked with CSA Training, Operations, and Engineering to produce front-end analysis documents for astronauts operating Canada’s Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM). Responsibilities included:

Reviewing and revising the Occupational Specification, Course Training Standard and Target Population Report for astronauts operating the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM).
Developing the crew Course Training Plan (i.e. training blueprint) for the SPDM

MSS Mission Controller Training: Worked with CSA Training, Operations, and Engineering to produce the Course Training Plan or training blueprint for Canadian and NASA Mission Controllers who plan and monitor operations which involve the Mobile Base System (MBS). The training plan includes options for distance delivery (synchronous) of the course.
Other Tasks: Produced training reports for the Canadian Space Agency regarding Payload Operations, the Space Vision System, and the training requirements for the first SSRMS operation (initialization, activation, and deployment).
Certificate of Distinction awarded for role played in training as part of Canada’s contribution to the International Space Station program.

July 2000 – November 2001 MacDonald Dettwiler Space and Advanced Robotics

Positronix Corporation
Computer-Based Training (CBT) for SRMS. Involved in the design, development and update of web-based CBT for the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (Canadarm), an instructional package to be used by astronauts, NASA flight controllers, and engineers. As Instructional Design Lead for the project, coordinated the efforts of a programmer and a team of instructional designers to work collaboratively with the subject matter experts and graphic artists at MacDonald Dettwiler Space and Advanced Robotics Ltd. Provided formal presentations and demonstrations for NASA personnel.

September – December 2000 University of Calgary
EDER 679.04 Evaluation of Technology-Based Instruction: Co-instructor with Dr. Larry Katz for a graduate course within the Graduate Department of Educational Research.

July, 1997 – June, 2000 Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Positronix Corporation

Mayo Education Strategies, Ltd.
Astronaut Training: Worked with CSA Training, Operations, and Engineering to produce front-end analysis documents and to provide instructional design services for astronauts operating Canada’s Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS). Responsibilities included:

Developing the crew Course Training Plan (i.e. training blueprint) for the Mobile Base System (MBS)
Consulting during the design, development, and integration of computer-based training, print-based, classroom, simulation, and virtual reality courseware for crew.
Participating in the CSA Evaluation Board for crew Phase 1 lessons.
Leading the Instructional Design Team for development of the SSRMS v1.5 Computer-Based Training (CBT)
Leading the Instructional Design Team for development of the MBS v1.0 CBT

MSS Mission Controller Training: Worked with CSA Training, CSA Operations, NASA MSS Mission Controllers, and NASA MSS Instructors (MOD DX22) to produce front-end analysis documents and to provide instructional design services for the development of MSS Mission Controller Training. Responsibilities included:

Participating in the international working group (CSA and NASA) for development of the Robotics Operations Systems Officer (ROBO) Certification Guide
Developing and revising front-end analysis documents for MSS Mission Controller training.
Leading the Instructional Design Team in development and integration of computer-based training, print-based instruction, classroom and simulation courseware for the Canada’s portion of Mission Controller Certification Training. Strategies included collaborative, inquiry-based workshops for mission planning and malfunction training.

Other Tasks: Produced training reports regarding the Canadian Space Agency’s MSS Operations Complex and NASA training requests for CAPCOM astronauts, NASA MSS instructors.

October, 1996 - June, 1997 Canadian Space Agency

Positronix Corporation

Mayo Education Strategies, Ltd.
Provided consulting and instructional design services in the development of courseware for crew operating Canada’s Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS). One of two instructional design leads in the development of CSA’s MSS Robotics Operator (MRO) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Computer-Based Training v1.0. Involved in the integration of courseware across media (computer-based training, classroom and print-based lessons, simulation and virtual reality).

May, 1996 - September, 1996 Vicom Multimedia, Alberta Pool

Positronix Corporation
Produced a computer-based training course for Alberta Pool employees teaching the use of a newly implemented ‘Customer Information System”. Directed the development process of the training course, and collaborated with Alberta Pool experts and Vicom graphic artists, instructional designers, and simulation programmers to storyboard and author the courseware.

April, 1996 - May, 1996 Creative Multimedia Incorporated

Positronix Corporation
Provided an instructional design analysis on an existing WHMIS course. Revised and added content to WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods courseware, based on the analysis and on specific requests from various clients of Creative Multimedia, Incorporated.

1995-1996 University of Calgary
Granted a Graduate Teaching Fellowship to instruct a fourth year Educational Psychology course (EDPS 588) in instructional design and technological innovation.

1995 - 1996 Syncrude Canada, Ltd., Revere,

Positronix Corporation

Creative Multimedia, Incorporated
Worked with Creative Multimedia (Edmonton, AB) and Revere (Birmingham, AL) to design and develop training for a new plant maintenance system to be implemented at Syncrude’s 6000-employee plant in Fort McMurray. Responsibilities included:

Initial target and task analyses
Selection, sequencing and structuring of content for effective and efficient learning
Consultation, evaluation, revision of detailed design and technical specification documents
Collaborative design and authoring for the prototype courseware
Project management during software design and implementation
Liaison with Syncrude Operations personnel to facilitate the concurrent development of operational procedures and training software.

Computerized Sports Systems Group

The University of Calgary
Instructor for instructional design segments of a Multimedia Design and Development Program conducted by University of Calgary Computerized Sports Systems Group for Manpower Canada.

Creative Multimedia, Incorporated,

Key Media, Incorporated,

Positronix Corporation

Alberta Government Telephones (AGT)
Designed and authored modules of a Lotus Notes course for Creative Multimedia client, AGT.

Vicom Multimedia

Positronix Corporation
Authored interaction for off-the-shelf training course called “SAFE-T Disc: CoreSkills”.

December, 1994 – March, 1995 Canadian Space Agency (CSA),

KEOPS Informatique
Worked with Training, Operations, and Engineering personnel at the Canadian Space Agency to produce the Course Training Plan for MSS Robotics Operators. Responsibilities included:

Familiarization with existing technical documentation, procedures and standards
Knowledge elicitation from resources and personnel at CSA, SPAR, NASA
Selection, sequencing and structuring of content for effective and efficient learning
Analysis of minimal, optimal and recommended media and methods for content delivery
Specification of learning aids, prerequisite and follow-on content, time, and scheduling
Analysis of cost benefit

September, 1994 – October, 1994 Creative Multimedia, Incorporated

Positronix Corporation
Designed and authored segments of off-the-shelf training course called “Safe Work Permits”.
September, 1994 Positronix Corporation
Founded Positronix Corporation, an instructional design company. Hold positions of Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O.) and vice-president.

August, 1989 - August, 1994 FirstClass Systems Corporation
Manager for the Calgary Branch of FirstClass System Corporation. Responsibilities included:

Concurrent project management of multiple courseware design teams (instructional designers, media producers and programmers).
Knowledge elicitation from subject matter experts at universities and in industry
Development of technical standards, design standards, interface conventions, and production processes.
Selection and improvement of authoring environments
Development of evaluation and quality assurance procedures.
Production of courseware (Natural 2, JCL, CICS, C, C++, Cross Systems Product, Introduction to Unix, Unix Editors, Unix Korn Shell, Unix C Shell, Unix System Administration, Object Oriented Programming, AIX, Lotus Notes, Leadership for Managers)
In-service training for instructional designers in White Rock BC, Calgary AB, Fredericton NB

1989 University of Calgary
Sessional Instructor for fourth year Educational Psychology course (EDPS 588) teaching instructional design and programming on MS-DOS and Macintosh platforms.

Conversion of statistical package “RandPack” from Fortran to compiled Basic. Designed and implemented intuitive user interface to the package.

Designed and authored “Physical Assessment of a Child”, multimedia courseware for nurses.
Taught computer skills to Kindergarten and grade one students at Holy Name School as a parent volunteer.

1984 - 1988 Canadian Forces Staff School
Worked with personnel at the Canadian Forces Staff School in Toronto to create “Scribe”, a writing skills package for officer education.

1983 - 1988 University of Calgary
Designed and implemented an expert system in Prolog for creating context-sensitive outlines.
Created a game “Quest” for children age 8-10, designed to develop logical thinking skills.

Granted five Graduate Assistant Teaching positions for Educational Psychology courses

Evaluated educational software for Clearinghouse, Alberta Education.

September, 1973 - June, 1982 Alberta School Divisions

Public School Teacher. Taught grades 1 – 11 in four different school divisions. Details available on request.

Computer Experience

Platforms: Web-based Delivery, MS-DOS, Windows, Macintosh, Unix

Programming Languages: Basic, Visual Basic, Prolog, Pascal

Authoring Environments: Adobe Atmosphere, Virtools, Superscape, Hypercard, Asymetrix

Toolbook, Macromedia Director, IBM Linkway, TenCore,

Authorware, HTML

Applications: Variety of word processors, spreadsheets, databases,

communication packages, and graphics, animation, video,

and sound editors

Audio-graphic Software: Centra, Elluminate vClass

References

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